Falling in love with your smart home assistant
New homeowners often tell stories about falling in love with their first home. They talk fondly of its attractive entryways, amenities, its location, but rarely will anyone say that they fell in love with their home because of its sense of humour or its
What to expect when your occupancy is approaching
If you’re a first-time buyer and your occupancy is quickly approaching, a whole series of things you’ve never had to deal with before are about to happen. There may be some stuff you don’t understand, and some of it can actually get confusing.
4 reasons you need to move to Barrie and call BLOOM TOWNS your new home!
Many families have been setting their sights on Barrie in their search for a new home, and BLOOM TOWNS by iVIVA Homes is just one of the reasons why you should consider making the move to this booming city on Lake Simcoe.Designated an Urban Growth Centre
Only 5 units remain at Clairity in Guelph!
It seems like only yesterday we were first hearing about Clairity, Reid’s Heritage Homes’ contemporary condo development in Guelph. Well, we’ve just received word that there are only five units remaining! We’re not surprised at all that the condo units
King's Crossing: Hurry! Phase II is Selling Out!
With the large number of family-friendly communities planned for Richmond Hill, builders have had to be extra creative in their designs and locations in order to stand out from each other. One new community in the area that really jumped out and grabbed
What’s it Worth to You?
Did you hear the one about the fixer-upper that went for $1.366 million? In the Toronto real estate market, that’s no joke.In April, a five-bedroom handyman’s special on Glencairn in the Yonge and Lawrence area sold for 195% of its $699,000 asking price
RRSP or TFSA: Which is the better way to save for your new home?
So, you’re saving for your first home. Odds are your current savings account isn’t quite cutting it as far as growth goes, so what should you do?
My day at re:Public - NXT City’s Public Space Symposium
What does the future of public space in Toronto look like? Last week, up-and-coming and established urban planners pondered that question as they came together in the heart of Leslieville at District 28 for re:Public, NXT City’s first Public Space
INFOGRAPHIC: Reach for the Sky 2
When it comes to building for the future, we’re advocates for smart, sustainable development. One proven way of saving space, creating density, and better incorporating green technologies into building processes is by building up. Way up. However, there
It’s time to give your air conditioner its spring checkup
Giving your air conditioner a checkup every spring is easy to do and will prolong its life, increase its efficiency, and keep you breathing freely. When the first summer heatwave hits, you’ll be glad you took an hour or two to prep it for the season. If
